Video № 8
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Транскрипція |
Переклад |
Значення та походження |
Контекст |
Приклад у реченні |
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my way or
the highway |
/maɪ weɪ
ɔː ðə ˈhaɪweɪ/ |
або
по-моєму, або ніяк |
Вираз
ультиматуму — або ти погоджуєшся з умовами мовця, або йдеш геть. Походить з
ідеї: "Або ти йдеш моїм шляхом, або на шосе (геть)." |
Авторитарна
поведінка, жорстке лідерство |
In my
house it’s my way or the highway. |
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bag and
baggage |
/bæɡ ənd
ˈbæɡɪdʒ/ |
з усіма
речами, повністю |
Позначає
повний від’їзд або втечу з усім майном. Походить з буквального значення
"сумки і багаж". |
Зміна
місця проживання, втеча, звільнення |
He left
the company bag and baggage. |
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hit the
road |
/hɪt ðə
rəʊd/ |
вирушати в
дорогу |
Почати
подорож. "Hit" — ударити, тобто метафора різкого старту руху
дорогою. |
Подорожі,
від'їзди |
We better hit
the road before it gets dark. |
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set off |
/set ɒf/ |
вирушити в
подорож |
Почати
подорож або рух. Може вживатись і буквально (вирушати), і в переносному
значенні (спричинити щось, наприклад, вибух). |
Початок
мандрівки, подій, вибуху |
We plan to
set off for Paris at 10 a.m. |
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drop by |
/drɒp baɪ/ |
заскочити
(ненадовго) |
Зайти без
попередження. "Drop" — раптовий рух, а "by" — наближення. |
Короткі,
неофіційні візити до знайомих чи колег |
I’ll drop
by his office to say hi. |
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come over |
/kʌm
ˈəʊvə(r)/ |
прийти в
гості |
Прийти до
когось додому. Вживане у повсякденній мові. |
Запрошення
в гості, розмови між друзями |
Can you come
over for lunch on Sunday? |
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riding
shotgun |
/ˈraɪdɪŋ
ˈʃɒtɡʌn/ |
сидіти на
передньому сидінні |
Походить з
Дикого Заходу США, коли охоронець сидів поруч із візником із рушницею. Тепер
означає «їхати поруч із водієм». |
Подорожі
на машині |
I was riding
shotgun while my friend was driving. |
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stop by |
/stɒp baɪ/ |
зайти
ненадовго |
Дуже схоже
на drop by — зайти на короткий час, але частіше може бути з
домовленістю. |
Повсякденне
спілкування, дружні зустрічі |
I’ll stop
by your house later today. |
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as the
crow flies |
/æz ðə
krəʊ flaɪz/ |
по прямій
лінії, навпростець |
Описує
найкоротший шлях без урахування доріг. Походить з уявлення, що ворони літають
прямо. |
Географічні
відстані |
It’s only
10 miles as the crow flies. |
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When in
Rome do as the Romans |
/wen ɪn
rəʊm du æz ðə ˈrəʊmənz/ |
в чужий
монастир зі своїм уставом не йди |
Поведінка
повинна відповідати місцевим звичаям. Походить з латинського прислів’я, що
означає: коли в Римі — поводься як римлянин. |
Подорожі,
адаптація до культури |
When in
Rome, do as
the Romans do. |
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there's no
place like home |
/ðɛəz nəʊ
pleɪs laɪk həʊm/ |
вдома
найкраще |
Вислів про
унікальність і затишок дому. Популяризований у книзі The Wizard of Oz. |
Дорога
додому, емоційна прив’язаність |
After all
that travel, she said, there’s no place like home. |
1. BANFF NATIONAL PARK | ||
glacial lakes | /ˈɡleɪʃl leɪks/ | Lakes formed by melting glaciers. |
2. NIAGARA FALLS | ||
horseshoe | /ˈhɔːrsˌʃuː/ | A U-shaped object or design. |
3. QUEBEC CITY | ||
cobblestone | /ˈkɒblˌstoʊn/ | A small, rounded stone used in paving streets. |
magnificent | /mæɡˈnɪfɪsənt/ | Extremely beautiful or impressive. |
fierce clashes | /fɪəs klæʃɪz/ | Intense, violent conflicts. |
stroll | /strəʊl/ | To walk in a slow, relaxed way. |
4. TORONTO 5. OTTAWA | ||
delight yourself | /dɪˈlaɪt jɔːrˈsɛlf/ | To give yourself pleasure or enjoyment. |
be worth | /biː wɜːθ/ | To have value or be deserving of something. |
take a look | /teɪk ə lʊk/ | To briefly glance at something. |
spot | /spɒt/ | A particular place |
stunning | /ˈstʌnɪŋ/ | Extremely impressive or beautiful. |
360 degrees view | /ˈθriː sɪksti ˈdɪɡriːz vjuː/ | A view that allows you to see in all directions. |
world heritage | /wɜːld ˈhɛrɪtɪdʒ/ | Important cultural or natural sites protected by UNESCO. |
6. GOLDEN, BRITISH COLOMBIA | ||
outdoor adventure | /ˈaʊtdɔːr ædˈvɛntʃər/ | Activities or experiences in the open air. |
hiking | /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/ | Walking in nature, often on trails or paths. |
rock climbing | /rɒk ˈklaɪmɪŋ/ | The sport of climbing up rock faces. |
heli-rafting | /ˈhɛli ˈræftɪŋ/ | White-water rafting that starts with a helicopter ride. |
wetlands | /ˈwetˌlændz/ | Areas of land saturated with water, such as swamps or marshes. |
species | /ˈspiːʃiːz/ | A group of organisms sharing common characteristics. |
stop by | /stɒp baɪ/ | To visit a place briefly. |
refuge | /ˈrɛfjuːdʒ/ | A safe place or shelter. |
pay a visit | /peɪ ə ˈvɪzɪt/ | To go to see a person or place. |
resident | /ˈrɛzɪdənt/ | Someone who lives in a particular place. |
7. VANCOUVER | ||
be meant | /biː ˈmɛnt/ | To be intended or designed for something. |
temperate climate | /ˈtɛmpərət ˈklaɪmət/ | A mild climate without extreme temperatures. |
abundance of | /əˈbʌndəns əv/ | A large quantity of something. |
fair share | /feə ʃeə/ | An amount that is considered reasonable or appropriate. |
lush | /lʌʃ/ | Having lots of green, healthy plants. |
be up for | /biː ʌp fɔːr/ | To be willing or ready for something. |
beloved | /bɪˈlʌvɪd/ | Greatly loved or cherished. |
real thrill | /rɪəl θrɪl/ | An exciting and enjoyable experience. |
8. JASPER NATIONAL PARK | ||
gaze | /ɡeɪz/ | To look steadily and intently. |
glacier | /ˈɡlæʃər/ | A slow-moving mass of ice. |
turquoise | /ˈtɜːkwɔɪz/ | A greenish-blue color or gemstone. |
9. CAPE BRETON ISLAND | ||
trail | /treɪl/ | A path or track, often in a natural area. |
highlands | /ˈhaɪləndz/ | An area of high or mountainous land. |
terrain | /təˈreɪn/ | A stretch of land, especially with specific physical features. |
coastal | /ˈkəʊstl/ | Located on or near the coast. |
skyline | /ˈskaɪlaɪn/ | The outline of buildings or mountains against the sky. |
10. ST. JOHN’S | ||
getaway | /ˈɡɛtəweɪ/ | A short vacation or escape from everyday life. |
sloping streets | /ˈsləʊpɪŋ striːts/ | Streets that have an incline or slope. |
appeal | /əˈpiːl/ | The quality of being attractive or interesting. |
vibrant | /ˈvaɪbrənt/ | Full of energy and life. |
maritime culture | /ˈmærɪtaɪm ˈkʌltʃər/ | Traditions and practices associated with the sea. |
mainland | /ˈmeɪnlænd/ | The main part of a country, not including its islands. |
features | /ˈfiːtʃəz/ | Distinctive aspects or characteristics. |
GET AWAY
to go somewhere to have a holiday, often because you need to rest:
I just need to get away for a few days.
I had to get away from the party. It was awful.
They got away from the burning car before it exploded.
I finally got away from work at eight o'clock.
We're getting away in January for a skiing holiday.
LOOK FORWARD TO
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen:
I'm really looking forward to my holiday.
[ + -ing verb ] She was looking forward to seeing the grandchildren again.
I'm not looking forward to Christmas this year.
DROP OFF
to take someone or something to a particular place, usually by car, as you travel to a different place:
We dropped our luggage off at the hotel and went sightseeing.
PICK UP
to collect, or to go and get, someone or something:
When you're in town could you pick up the books I ordered?
Whose turn is it to pick the children up after school?
The crew of the sinking tanker were picked up (= saved from the sea) by helicopter.
SET OFF
What time do we set off tomorrow?
LOOK AROUND
to visit a place and look at the things in it:
She spent the afternoon looking around the town.
When we went to Boston, we only had a couple of hours to look around.
Have you had a chance to look around the house?
I didn't have much time to look around.
They looked around the museum.
He left us looking around the gallery.
GO BACK
to return:
That restaurant was terrible - I'm never going back there again.
go back for I'll have to go back for my umbrella.
go back to Do you think you'll ever go back to London?
When do you go back to school?
Let's go back to the beginning and start again.
We can always go back to the original plan if necessary.
HURRY UP
to move or do things more quickly than normal or to make someone do this:
Hurry up or we'll miss the train.
Could you hurry the children up, or their dinner will get cold.
SPEED UP
to happen or move faster, or to make something happen or move faster:
This drug may have the effect of speeding up your heart rate.
Can the job be speeded up in some way?
The tape speeded up towards the end.
I think you need to speed up a bit (= drive faster) - we're going to be late.
The economy shows signs of speeding up (= increasing activity.
Speed up is more commonly used in relation to speed or a process.
Hurry up is directed at a person, implying they should act faster.
HOLD UP
to delay someone or something:
Traffic was held up for several hours by the accident.
Sorry to hold you up – my train was late.
SLOW DOWN
to move slower, or to cause someone or something to move slower:
The car slowed down, then suddenly pulled away.
We tried to slow the guy down.
Hold up implies a stop or delay of something (caused externally or by one's own initiative).
Slow down means reducing speed or slowing down actions.
GET IN (the car)
GET ON (public transport)
GET OUT OF (the car)
GET OFF (public transport)
HEAD UP (North)
HEAD DOWN (South)
HEAD OUT = GO OUT
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